Learn About Microsoft for Startups
Get a clear overview of the program, benefits, and resources that help startups become enterprise-ready.
Microsoft Learn
Startups Hub
From first prototype to global scale, find everything startups need to build, learn, and grow with Microsoft. Explore technical guidance, AI resources, and Microsoft for Startups opportunities designed to help you move toward enterprise readiness.
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Apply to the Program
Understand the application steps, requirements, and what to expect after you submit.
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Go to Market with Microsoft
Reach customers through the Microsoft ecosystem. Launch, list, and scale your GTM motion.
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Solve a Technical Problem
Find troubleshooting guidance, FAQs, and the right support channels to unblock quickly.
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Best Ways to Use Startup Credits
Maximize your credits by choosing the right services, managing spend.
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Operate and Scale on Azure
Foundational resources to help you move from prototype to production on Azure.
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Go Deeper with AI
Explore startup guidance for agents, architectures, and responsible production-ready AI.
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Get Enterprise-Ready
Prepare your solution for enterprise scale with best practices needed to support customers and growth.
Boost go-to-market success
Accelerate growth with GTM resources for startups, including Marketplace readiness, customer reach, and partner pathways that help you sell more.
Build and architect on Azure
Design, deploy, and scale on Azure with startup-focused architecture guidance, AI-based solutions, and playbooks so you can move fast without cutting corners.
Properly Setting Up Your Azure Account
Set up your Azure environment the right way, from identities and subscriptions to billing basics, so your team can start building without friction.
Accelerate Developer Onboarding
Configure an agent-first Azure development workflow with GitHub Copilot CLI or Claude Code.